Vietnamese health professionals' views on the status of the fetus and maternal and fetal health interests: A regional, cross-sectional study from the Hanoi area.

ABSTRACT: Obstetric ultrasound is an important tool in managing pregnancies and its use is increasing globally. However, the status of the pregnant woman and the fetus may vary in terms of clinical management, views in the community and legislation. To investigate the views and experiences of Vietnamese health professionals on maternal and fetal health interests, priority setting and potential conflicts, we conducted a cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire. Obstetricians/gynecologists, midwives and sonographers who manage pregnant women in maternity wards were invited to participate. We purposively chose public health facilities in the Hanoi region of Vietnam to obtain a representative sample. The final sample included 882 health professionals, of which 32.7% (n = 289) were obstetri

SUBMITTER: Mogren I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11389908 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature